MLB Baseball 3 Days

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Player Injuries and Roster Moves Shake Up Teams

The Oakland Athletics are facing a significant blow as All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. In Los Angeles, Shohei Ohtani experienced a setback in his bullpen session, leading the Dodgers to have him skip his scheduled workout. The New York Mets will be without All-Star Juan Soto for a considerable time after he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain that landed him on the 10-day IL. The Texas Rangers have placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list, also with a left calf strain, and recalled Josh Smith from Triple-A. Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was scratched from his start Saturday due to a left oblique strain. The Houston Astros have placed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot. The Boston Red Sox, however, are expected to activate All-Star left-hander Ranger Suarez on Sunday to make his start. Additionally, Brewers infielder David Hamilton has been activated from the injured list after recovering from a left hamstring strain, and the Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martinez and left-handed reliever Tim Herrin off the IL.

Notable Performances and Milestones

Dylan Beavers delivered his third career walk-off hit in less than a year in the majors, providing a victory for the Baltimore Orioles with an RBI single in the ninth inning Saturday night. Salvador Perez continued to climb the Royals' record books, hitting his 318th career home run on Saturday afternoon for the franchise lead.

Trade Activity and Future Outlook

The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals completed a trade, with Boston acquiring infielder Curtis Mead in exchange for left-hander Connelly Early in a swap of young talent. The Pittsburgh Pirates bolstered their bullpen by acquiring reliever Ron Marinaccio from San Diego. Looking ahead, Pete Crow-Armstrong of the 2026 Major League Baseball pre-arbitration bonus pool. The Oakland Athletics also saw a change in ownership structure, as Harbinger Sports Partners, an investment group including Mark Cuban in the team. Rintaro Sasaki stated his decision to sign with the Miami Marlins was driven by the team offering him the quickest path to the major leagues as opposed to returning to Stanford or playing in Japan.

Player Statements and League Matters

Tarik Skubal expressed his desire to and win a World Series. Yankees shortstop José Caballero was involved in a pitch-clock crackdown incident that led to a strikeout and the ejection of hitting coach James Rowson. Marlins minor league right-hander Eiver Mosquera has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test for boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance. Injured pitcher Clay Holmes is reportedly for the Mets. President Donald Trump at the White House for their World Series championship. The Athletics reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list and placed him in the lineup as the designated hitter batting second. Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was a potential returnee from the injured list for Atlanta's series starting Friday.